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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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